Soothing the Longing Heart
A Six-Month Mentoring Program
Date: January 2024–June 2024
Online, via Zoom
Practice prerequisite: previously completed an online or in-person retreat or mentoring with Stephen
9am–1pm US Pacific Time / 12–4pm US Eastern Time
Monthly on a Saturday
January 20 ~ February 10 ~ March 23
April 28 (a Sunday) ~ May 18 ~ June 29
Investment:
For Six Months
$50 monthly ~ Standard, one-on-ones can be booked, as needed
$125 monthly ~ Includes a monthly 30-minute one-on-one
$200 monthly ~ Includes a monthly 60-minute one-on-one
This six-month mentoring program will be focused in practicing with the traditional Theravada samatha (stillness, tranquility, or calm) meditations, as well as practices such as:
- Four Elements
- Thirty-Two Body Parts
- Skeleton Meditation
- Recollection of the Buddha
- Cessation and Awakening practices
The extent of this program provides a cohesive and supportive container. The monthly gatherings offer the opportunity for practice growth and sustained connections with Stephen and fellow students.
Practice prerequisite: previously completed an online or in-person retreat or mentoring with Stephen
The program will include:
- Six monthly 4-hour group Zoom gatherings, recorded and shared on an online course platform
- Monthly readings from the books
- Monthly small-group peer connections
- An interactive platform for group discussion about course content, discussion questions, and readings with direct feedback from Stephen
- Access to all course materials for three months following the course completion
Investment:
- $50/month, includes access to everything above, one-on-ones can be booked, as needed
- $125/month, includes access to everything above, and a monthly 30-minute one-on-one check-in
- $200/month sustaining, includes access to everything above, and a monthly 60-minute one-on-one check-in
Apply: awakeningdharma.org/stlh2023/
Monthly Schedule:
We will meet one Saturday each month, from 12–4 pm US Eastern Time.
To check out your local time, please have a look here.
January 20 ~ February 10 ~ March 23
April 28 (a Sunday) ~ May 18 ~ June 29